AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLabour Crackdown: The Ministry of Labour launched an investigation into alleged forced labour, human trafficking and passport confiscation at Ekaa Hrim Earth Resources in Batavia, Region Seven—giving the quarry 24 hours to respond after workers raised complaints, including claims of unsafe conditions and a death linked to overwork. Power Disruption: A damaged GPL L1 transmission line—hit by an excavator at Grove—triggered a countrywide outage affecting Demerara and Berbice, with service restored by late morning and a formal probe opened. Mining Push: Altair Minerals says Guyana’s Guiana Shield is still “significantly underexplored,” while Hess reports it has fully recovered its Stabroek investment in 2025. Oil Spill Row: Venezuela demanded compensation from Trinidad and Tobago over a 10-barrel spill, warning of potential harm to wetlands and fishermen. Education & Finance: An IDB loan will fund surveys for six new primary schools, and President Ali set June 2 for Fast Pay, Guyana’s real-time payments launch. Regional Governance: New Regional Executive Officers assumed office across Regions 1–8 and 10.
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